Programme Manager – Internal Audit 45 views0 applications

Job Description

Audit Planning and Execution

• Conduct audits of various departments, functions, projects, and entities within the SFH ecosystem, including financial, operational, compliance, and information technology (IT) audits
• Identify key risk areas and prioritize audit projects based on risk assessment results

Compliance and Control

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian, Donor, and international statutory and regulatory regulations and timelines
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements to mitigate the risks

Reporting and Communications

• Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings, recommendations, and corrective actions
• Present audit findings to auditees and senior management, providing insight into risk management and governance
• Facilitate discussions with management regarding audit findings and necessary improvements

Team Leadership and Development

• Provide training and guidance to the internal audit team on auditing standards, techniques, and methodologies
• Promote teamwork and collaboration within the audit function and across SFH

Risk Management

• Assist in the development of risk assessment methodologies and tools
• Monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies and recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Collaborate with the Director of Internal Audit and the executive management to continually improve SFH risk management framework

Special Project and Investigations

• Participate in special projects, compliance reviews and investigations as required
• Collaborate on consulting services to management on matters related to risk and control.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Act as a key point of contact for audit-related inquiries and coordinate with external auditors as needed.
• This position may require frequent travel to office locations locally where the organization operates..

Requirements

Requirements for the role are;

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• CISA is mandatory. Professional certification, such as ACA, ACCA, CFE, or equivalent, will be highly advantageous
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in internal auditing, compliance, fraud investigations, and risk management roles
• Experience or knowledge of compliance and regulations in the not-for-profit, HMO or donor-funded entities is highly desirable